LinkedIn Rolls Out 3 Updates To Pages
LinkedIn rolled out three updates to pages that allows businesses to facilitate more meaningful communication with their audience.
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Google Announces 7 Local Search Updates
At Google’s annual Search On conference the company announced seven new features and updates coming to local search.
Google Announces 5 Changes Coming To Mobile Search
At today’s Google’s Search On conference, the company announced it’s rolling out five significant changes to how people search on mobile.
Google Highlights Online Discussions & Forums In Search Results
Google is rolling out a new addition to search results that highlights what people are saying about a topic in online discussions and forums.
Google Core & Product Review Updates Finish Rolling Out
Google’s recent core algorithm update and product review update are done rolling out as of September 26, 2022, the company confirms.
TikTok Adds Downvote Button For Comments
TikTok is rolling out a downvote button, which allows users to flag comments that are irrelevant or inappropriate.
Google On How To Simplify Hreflang Implementation
Google’s John Mueller says hreflang implementation doesn’t have to be as complicated as people think. He outlines a simplified approach for publishers to follow.
TikTok Increases Length Of Video Descriptions
TikTok creators have more ways to optimize their content for users’ searches, thanks to a significant increase in the length of video descriptions.
Google Answers If Meta Robots Tags Affect Search Rankings
Google Search Advocate John Mueller explains whether the use of meta robots tags can affect webpage rankings in search results.
Google App Lets You Remove Personal Information From Search
Google is rolling out an update to its mobile app that allows people to request the removal of personal information from search results.
Google Surveys Is Shutting Down; Here Are 6 Alternatives
Google is shutting down Google Surveys and Surveys 360 on November 1 and giving users until December to download historical data.
Wix Integrates With Semrush To Provide Users With Keyword Data
Wix is announcing an integration with Semrush, allowing Wix users to access Semrush’s SEO keyword data directly through the dashboard.
YouTube Is Monetizing Shorts With 45% Revenue Split
YouTube announces Shorts will soon be eligible for monetization, and creators will keep 45% of the revenue generated from viewership.
Google Streamlines Ad Creation Process
Google is rolling out several updates designed to streamline the process of creating ads with multiple extensions.
Google September 2022 Product Review Algorithm Update Rolling Out Now
Google confirms the September 2022 product review update, the fifth in a series of updates targeting low quality reviews, is now rolling out.
Google: 5 Ways To Prepare For Site Closure
Are you planning to close your website for a day or longer? According to advice from Google’s John Mueller, here are five ways to prepare.
Google: Helpful Content Signal May Get Stronger With Next Core Update
Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, says the helpful content ranking signal may get stronger with future algorithm updates.
Google Will Reject Ads Leading To Pages With Intrusive Advertising
Google Ads is implementing a policy that requires landing pages to meet the “better ads standards,” as laid out by the Coalition For Better Ads.
Meta Lists 4 Ranking Signals For Video On Facebook
Meta shares four of the top signals its algorithm uses to determine which videos receive wide distribution on Facebook.
LinkedIn Lists Top 20 In-Demand Skills
LinkedIn publishes a new report on the most in-demand skills based on analyzing job postings. The top 20 skills are featured in 78% of postings.
Google Ads Enables Custom Conversion Values For Store Visits
Businesses using Google Ads to drive in-store visits now have more control over smart bidding with the ability to set custom conversion value rules.
Google On Why Helpful Content Update Seems Quiet
Google addresses reports that the helpful content update is having a minimal impact on search results, reminding everyone it’s still rolling out.
Instagram Best Practices For Recommended Content
Instagram publishes new best practices for creators to follow to increase their eligibility for recommendations.
Twitter Circle Lets You Send Tweets To A Select Group
Twitter is rolling out a feature similar to Instagram’s close friends that allows users to make select tweets visible to a small group of people.
LinkedIn Offers Professional Certifications From Meta, Oracle, and IBM
LinkedIn is expanding access to professional certifications through new partnerships with Meta, Oracle, and IBM.
YouTube Adds Metrics To Main App, + New Way To Manage Livestreams
YouTube is adding more metrics for creators in its main app, bringing it to parity with the YouTube Studio app.
Google’s 6 SEO Tips For Ecommerce Websites
Google shares six SEO tips that combine structured data and Merchant Center to get the most out of your website’s presence in search results.
LinkedIn Improves Search Results For Posts
A series of improvements to LinkedIn’s search system for posts will allow it to deliver faster and more relevant results within a simplified user interface.
Google To Clearly Label Clinics That Provide Abortions
Health care providers that are verified to provide abortions will now have a clear label in Google Search and Maps.
Google’s Helpful Content Update Rolls Out: 7 Things To Know
Today, Google begins rolling out the helpful content algorithm update, which rewards people-first content and devalues content written for search engines.